Kokushibo — The Strongest Demon

Akbaraliev Farukh
3 min readJun 8, 2023

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Kokushibo is the Upper Moon One of the Twelve Kizuki, a group of twelve powerful demons that serve Muzan Kibutsuji, the main antagonist of the anime Demon Slayer. Kokushibo is a former human who was turned into a demon 1,300 years ago. He is one of the most powerful demons in the series, and is said to be even stronger than Muzan himself.

Strength

Kokushibo is incredibly strong, both physically and in terms of his swordsmanship. He is able to easily overpower even the strongest Demon Slayers, and is even able to defeat multiple Pillars at once. Kokushibo’s strength is so great that he is able to wield a sword that is much larger and heavier than a normal katana.

History

Kokushibo was born in the Sengoku period of Japan. He was a member of the Himejima clan, a family of Demon Slayers. Kokushibo was a skilled swordsman even as a human, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps. He eventually became a Hashira, the highest-ranking position in the Demon Slayer Corps.

However, Kokushibo eventually became disillusioned with the Demon Slayer Corps. He believed that the Demon Slayers were too weak to defeat Muzan, and that the only way to truly defeat him was to become a demon himself. Kokushibo was eventually turned into a demon by Muzan, and he became one of the Twelve Kizuki.

Abilities

Kokushibo possesses a number of powerful abilities, including:

  • Immense Strength: Kokushibo is incredibly strong, both physically and in terms of his swordsmanship. He is able to easily overpower even the strongest Demon Slayers, and is even able to defeat multiple Pillars at once.
  • Master Swordsmanship: Kokushibo is a master swordsman, and he is able to wield his massive sword with incredible skill. He is able to use a variety of sword techniques, and he is able to adapt his fighting style to his opponent.
  • Blood Demon Art: Kokushibo’s Blood Demon Art allows him to create a number of powerful weapons, including a giant sword, a spear, and a bow and arrow. He can also use his Blood Demon Art to create a barrier that can block attacks.
  • Enhanced Regeneration: Kokushibo is able to regenerate from even the most serious injuries. He has been shown to regenerate from being decapitated, and he has even been able to regenerate from being blown to pieces.

Death

Kokushibo was eventually killed by Giyu Tomioka and Sanemi Shinazugawa. The two Pillars were able to defeat Kokushibo by working together and using their combined strength. Kokushibo’s death was a major blow to Muzan, and it helped to weaken Muzan’s forces.

Kokushibo is a powerful and dangerous demon, and he is one of the most challenging opponents that the Demon Slayers have ever faced. However, he was ultimately defeated by the combined efforts of Giyu Tomioka and Sanemi Shinazugawa.

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